Please note*I am not seeking employment at this point in time as I am disabled and under treatment for a rare autoimmune disorder I keep this LinkedIn account active as a courtesy to my many friends, colleagues and contacts I have made over time. ----------------• I am a loyal, depedable individual looking for a position where I can utilize my broad knowledge base and skill sets to the fullest. • I thrive on challenge--typically at my best under pressure, all while maintaing my composure and concentrating on the task at hand. • I excel at interpersonal and customer relations. In previous positions, I was the go-to person for handling difficult customer-service or hardware diagnostic related issues.• I learn fast, and can typically hit the ground running on an issue after a very brief time with the manual, system diagram or schematics. (I have a high interest in space technology and the sciences. I read scientific papers, journals, industry publications and technical manuals for leisure.)• I do not have a large ego, and therefor tend to work well with others. I believe very strongly in teamwork and supporting my teammates-I don't believe in leaving the job half-finished. • I look and act professionally and take pride in my work, and I especially believe in making my employer look good. Electronics/Communications and IT is not just a job for me, but a hobby and passion as well. • FCC licensed Extra-Class Amateur Radio Operator (since age 13)• Element-1 and Element-3 passed of FCC General Radiotelephone License(For servicing avionics and other devices requiring an FCC-certification) Anticipated completion date of Element-7 November 2014 (Radar Endorsement)• Further interest/experience and hobbies include amateur radio, electronics repair, SIGINT, cryptography, aviation, astronomy, meterology, astrophotography, astrophysics, Emergency Medical Services and space sciences.Membership in MENSA and past membership in the Prometheus Society

Search and Rescue Mission Pilot/Observer/Communications Officer

Start Date: 1983-01-01End Date: 1986-05-01

Initially Civil Air Patrol Cadet. After becoming a senior member, flew SAR (Search and Rescue) missions for the United States Air Force Auxiliary as Mission Observer/Communications Officer and later Mission Pilot to assist in the search of missing aircraft, boaters and hikers.Vero Beach Composite Squadron FL078Although not presently current, I am proficient in piloting the following aircraft: Cessna 172/182RG, Cessna 206, Piper Cherokee, Beechcraft Skipper/Piper Traumahawk, Piper Arrow, Piper Aztec, and have considerable time in a Link Boeing 737 Simulator. (the real thing) while attending FlightSafety Academy as an employee/student and resident hanger rat in Vero Beach, Florida. (1978-1985)

RF Systems Engineer

Start Date: 1997-06-01End Date: 2004-09-07

Systems Engineer for Fortune-500 Company. My specialty was server design and implementation, with a heavy emphasis in design and support of commercial UHF/Microwave analog/digital and secure 802.11x wireless communications for local and long-haul (<20-miles) applications. Plan and schematic review to make hardware and software solution recommdations for clients such as the Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Booze Allen Hamilton, United Space Alliance, United Launch Alliance and NASA. Some of the projects I was involved with was covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement under the National Security Act--as a result, I am unable to comment on the specifics of said responsibilities. I consider my biggest achievement in this position was in contributing to the design and assisting the implementation of the wireless communications and telemetry infrastructure for the refit of Launch Complex 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center for new SLS Launch System and Orion Launch Vehicle. This required a lot of on-site time, to which I had a chance to interact and collaborate with NASA Engineers and Astronauts. It was highly rewarding to contribute to the Nation's space program.

RF Engineer

Start Date: 1996-01-01End Date: 1997-06-01

Provided engineering support for small to medium-sized IT systems. Built personal PCs and server/IT LAN systems from the ground up and provided installation and technical support for a wide variety of customer systems. Additionally, consulted on wireless data, telemetry systems and satcom for contractors in the military and civilian sectors. (Think Predator and Global Hawk) Part of my activities in this position were covered by Non-Disclosure Agreement and Security Clearences under the National-Security Act. This prevents me from further expounding on my responsibilities in said position.

Firefighter/EMT-P

Start Date: 1986-03-01End Date: 1997-09-11

Served part-time from 1994-1997 Also certified Cavern-Diver (NSS-CDS), Cave-Diver (NAUI Technical), Rescue Diver (PADI) Recovery Diver for the Fire and Sheriff's Department. Experience with both open and closed-circuit SCUBA and decompression diving. (462 dives total logged during and after leaving this position.) Trained Woods Arson Investigator by the Florida Division of Forestry. In addition, I was also responsible for assisting in maintenance and repair of departmental commercial land-mobile communications equipment and PC and LAN systems.